Need a new return pump for my new 180 setup

Daddyrawg

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What am I looking for when purchasing a return pump for my 180gallon?

I dont wanna break the bank, but I want something energy efficient and reliable.
 
My brand is Iwaki, on a 100 g, basement sump. The Japanese motor (you add the plug) is what I was recommended. Mine has run for 13 years with one brief maintenance (I unscrewed the access, plucked one small snail from the impeller, and had it back inside 15 minutes.) One negative: loud. Very loud. Great for the basement, not the living room.
 
Better make sure the pump you get will deliver at least 800 GPH @ 4' Head. More flow wouldn't hurt either. Iwaki makes some of the best pumps.
 
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